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Old 05-19-2016, 07:01 PM   #57 (permalink)
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The Platonic solids were done with interpenetrated cards (to show off a bit?). If each had a small slit in each corner and they were glued or spot welded along the edges, that would produce a continuous surface. In lieu of calculations, I can just pick dimensions off the 3D model in the picture. Any two points are measurable.

Rather than fiberglass, highly-tempered aluminum sheet that would never form a compound curve would be my choice. For fiberglass, I'd go inflatable.
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